Senior Landscape Architect (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

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**Job Summary**

Plan, design, and implement landscape architectural projects to promote the enjoyment, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Dallas

**Job Description**

Overview

The Senior Landscape Architect serves as a lead Project Manager in the design, development, implementation, and completion of Capital Bond and landscape related projects.

**Essential Functions**

**1** Manages the design process for landscaping and related projects; reviews plans and submittals for design phases, providing feedback and revisions, checks progress for submitted invoices, and monitors project from inception to completion.

**2** Prepares agenda information for the Park Board and City Council; drafts submittals for risk review, certification, insurance requirements, and standards for project implementation; presents projects to the Park Board, using power point presentations and other methods of communication.

**3** Evaluates, checks, and compiles bids and proposals; advertises bid packages, holds pre-bid meetings, and communicate in a clear and concise manner, making sure that all parties hear and understand project information; administers the awarding of projects upon design completion.

**4** Provides excellent and competent Project Management for the duration of the various projects across the City; resolves contractor problems, amends project plans as issues or changes occur, and maintains strong communication with all parties handling logistics and project specifications.

**5** Keeps, tracks, and edits detailed information of progress on each project; updates project information in project management system; solves project problems and unusual developments pertaining to all phases of design and construction; ensures compliance with relative standards and provides direction and guidance to staff, personnel, and consultants engaged in completing projects.

**6** Attends after hours neighborhood meetings that concern Park projects, working with concerned neighborhood groups; provides insight, customer service and related discussion.

**7** Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

**Education**

Associates Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, Urban or Regional Planning, or other related field. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

**Experience**

5 Years of experience designing and managing landscape projects.

**Licenses and Certifications**

Licensed Landscape Architect

**\*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.**

**Knowledge and Skills**

**1** Knowledge of Landscape Architecture principles and practices.

**2** Knowledge of Project Management.

**3** Ability to review plans, determine specifications, and communicate standards.

**4** Ability to design, plan, and implement large scale landscaping and related projects.

**5** Assisting, leading, counseling, and guiding contractors and other project participants.

**6** Establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships.

**7** Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

**8** Knowledge of certifications, expectations, and other logistics regarding project inception to completion.

**9** Ability to solve problems, suggest change orders, and implement project changes.

**Salary Range**

$70,075.20 - $87,609.60

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.